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What was the main goal of the Women in Development (WID) approach?
What was the main goal of the Women in Development (WID) approach?
- To increase women's participation in politics
- To improve women's access to education
- To improve women's access to resources and their participation in development (correct)
- To focus on women's reproductive roles
What approach focused on women's productive and reproductive roles?
What approach focused on women's productive and reproductive roles?
- The Efficiency Approach
- The Anti Poverty Approach (correct)
- The Welfare Approach
- The Equity Approach
Which approach saw women as active participants organizing for change?
Which approach saw women as active participants organizing for change?
- The Equity Approach (correct)
- The Welfare Approach
- The Efficiency Approach
- The Anti Poverty Approach
What is the primary goal of the Empowerment Approach?
What is the primary goal of the Empowerment Approach?
What approach focused on increasing production and economic growth?
What approach focused on increasing production and economic growth?
Until the early 1970s, development programs focused on women's needs in the context of their:
Until the early 1970s, development programs focused on women's needs in the context of their:
What was the primary objective of integrating women into development programs and planning?
What was the primary objective of integrating women into development programs and planning?
Which approach was primarily concerned with the satisfaction of women's basic needs?
Which approach was primarily concerned with the satisfaction of women's basic needs?
What was the primary limitation of development programs until the early 1970s?
What was the primary limitation of development programs until the early 1970s?
What is the key distinction between the Welfare Approach and the Equity Approach?
What is the key distinction between the Welfare Approach and the Equity Approach?
What is the primary goal of development programs that adopt the Efficiency Approach?
What is the primary goal of development programs that adopt the Efficiency Approach?
Which approach is primarily concerned with influencing policy and legislative changes?
Which approach is primarily concerned with influencing policy and legislative changes?
What is the primary benefit of integrating women into development programs and planning?
What is the primary benefit of integrating women into development programs and planning?
Study Notes
Women in Development (WID)
- Main goal was to improve the lives of women and increase their participation in development processes.
- Focused on women's productive and reproductive roles, seeing them as key agents of change.
Empowerment Approach
- Aims to empower women by increasing their control over their own lives, resources, and decision-making.
- Aims to achieve genuine equality and social justice for women.
Integration of Women into Development
- Prior to the early 1970s, development programs largely ignored women's needs, focusing on their roles within the family and community.
- Integrating women aimed to address their specific needs and challenges, fostering economic growth and social well-being.
Welfare Approach
- Primarily focused on meeting women's basic needs, often through social services and welfare programs.
Equity Approach
- Emphasized fairness and equality, addressing the underlying causes of gender inequality.
- Key distinction from the Welfare Approach is its focus on challenging discriminatory structures and practices.
Efficiency Approach
- Prioritizes maximizing efficiency in development programs by utilizing women's labor and resources to enhance production and economic growth.
Advocacy Approach
- Focuses on influencing policy and legislative changes to improve the lives of women.
- Utilizes activism, lobbying, and legal strategies to promote gender equality.
Benefits of Integrating Women in Development
- Leads to increased economic productivity, improved household well-being, and a more just and equitable society.
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Test your knowledge on the Women in Development (WID) approach, which focuses on improving women's access to resources and participation in development programs. Learn about the importance of integrating women into development planning and how it can improve their position in society.
